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Vegetarian cafe in an old Hawaiian garden estate with a gallery and a cottage for rent. Menu features soups, fresh organic salads, sandwiches, desserts, locally grown coffee and tea. A daily vegan gluten-free choice. Open Fri-Sun 11:00am-2:00pm.
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19-3834 Old Volcano Rd (at The Big Island), Volcano, Hawaii, USA, 96785
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40 Reviews
First Review by prusselltn
IRoordy
Points +21
Nice lunch in the garden - Edit
Great lasagna and awesome garlic bread. Don't miss a wander through the secret garden, it's really special.
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karaayn
Points +150
Great vegan option - Edit
They might not have a lot of vegan options but we found the Mexican casserole yummy. It also came with a sided salad which was nice, and soup. Great meal. And the vegan carrot cake was wow good! Great having a good vegan meal near a national park. Beautiful garden grounds too.
Read morePros: Fully vegan options, Carrot cake, Beautiful setting
Cons: More vegan options please! :)
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heheh
Points +694
Menu lies about pesto. Only 1 real vegan thing. - Edit
The pesto sandwich is marked vegan but it is not. The pesto is made with pamesan.
Read moreThe menu has only one non-salad vegan option. They were out of the only vegan dessert as well.
This place absolutely should not have 4 stars with the current offerings.
Updated from previous review on 2025-08-02
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Heike.St
Points +2066
Great ambience - Edit
Cafe Ono is great! Very unique! Humongous garden with many little figurines and nicnacs hidden every way. There is even some room to play ball (great with kids!) and some big bunnies and another secrets garden.
Read moreAlso the art gallery/shop is great to find some truly unique souvenir to bring home.
We were there for a big family gathering and rented the place for the night. Therefore we got a buffet and a per person price which was very steep for vegans.
The vegan options were fruits and veggies with hummus as appetizers, a Mexican casserole (was okay, but the vegan cheese didn’t melt) and carrot cake.
It is nice to have a vegan option on the area and the ambience and setting was really nice. But very expensive!
Pros: Nice surrounding/garden, Great place for souvenirs
Cons: Expensive
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carotina
Points +86
Magic garden - Edit
Even though it’s a vegetarian restaurant, there are no vegan options listed on the menu, but they’re easy to request. The food wasn’t the best I had in Hawaii, but the location definitely deserves a 5-star review.
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Jadediana
Points +3023
Enchanted Eatery - Edit
The perfect spot to relax and breathe after a busy morning. The whole property is gorgeous, covered in plants and eclectic art pieces. Tons of seating across the property, beautiful surroundings, and great for kids to run around safely and explore the garden/small walkways. All entrees come with a soup and salad which is a huge plus for me. They have two vegan entrees (Mexican lasagne and pesto sandwich). I didn’t ~love~ the sandwich but otherwise the food is incredible, especially the lentil soup. All staff are super attentive and friendly. Do order the carrot cake! I hope to see more vegan entrees😄
Read moreOlder review| Catering: We needed an event catered with 55 people and were looking for vegan food only. Our other caterer dropped out about 2 weeks prior to the event and Ira was able to accommodate us. He was a life saver!! He worked hard with his staff and made us a vegan Mexican lasagne, Hong Kong Noodles, mixed kale green garden salad, fresh baked 3 seed garlic bread, and the BEST carrot cupcakes I’ve ever had in my life. Ira is very eccentric and set everything up at the event which was incredibly helpful. While he doesn’t normally make a ton of vegan food, they accommodated us.
Updated from previous review on 2025-04-06
Pros: Gorgeous Seating Area, Catering is great, Lots of art and trinkets
Cons: Limited Vegan Entrees
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nsavla
Points +139
Hidden gem! - Edit
Charming spot that was the perfect lunch spot for a day visit to Hawaii Volcanoes NP. Vegan friendly, very filling, and such beautiful outdoor seating. Has a parking lot and great customer service.
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BrightonMD
Points +1477
Great Hidden Gem - Edit
Who would have thought one would find a vegetarian restaurant here? Especially one that serves excellent tasty food. The entrees come with grilled bread, a salad, chips and soup, all of which were outstanding.
Read morePros: Excellent food, Vegetarian restaurant in an oasis, Kind timely service
Cons: None
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citizenfaye
Points +105
PESTO IS NOT VEGAN - Edit
The open face artichoke pesto sandwich is labeled vegan on the menu board. On December 5, 2024 the waitress told us it was not vegan and she was not sure why it was labeled vegan on the board because it had not been for as long as she could remember.
Read moreThe only other vegan options were a Mexican casserole and chilli. Both tasted the exact same and were children’s-menu quality.
I absolutely do not recommend this place because of the dishonesty and the other food is not nearly worth the risk. I was unable to give this place one star because all vegetarian places are allotted two stars on Happy Cow.
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bfeitosa
Points +5368
Loved their soup and burrito! - Edit
Not a huge fan of their chili, but the mushroom miso soup was the best and the vegan burrito was pretty good too. The place is magical, with lots of statues and varied forms of art, most of them for sale.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-09-29
Pros: Good vegan options, Amazing decoration/ambiance
Cons: Limited vegan options
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nicenurse11
Points +26
Volcano visit lunch spot - Edit
Lovely garden setting. Vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options on the menu. Attached to a shop/gallery with unique gifts and art at all price points
Read morePros: Atmosphere , Menu options , Staff
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AutumnSquash
Points +80
Perfect for a day of hiking - Edit
Really refreshing salad and protein packed vegan options (I got a lentil soup and my partner got the bean casserole). Carrot cake is a must!!
Read moreIt is also located next to a beautiful art gallery/store.
Of note, it is not all vegan, but staff was very knowledgeable on how to make dishes vegan.
Pros: Outdoor and indoor seating options, Art gallery nearby, Delicious
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SSmall
Points +160
A must! - Edit
This place is gorgeous! So beautiful and so many things to look at! Food is great and staff are nice!
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Bill.c63
Points +146
Lovely - Edit
Very nice little place with garden and art gallery. The food is terrific. Extremely nice staff. I just popped in for a quick lunch on my way to Volcano National Park.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2019-06-20
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KelseyOlsen
Points +299
Knowledgeable Staff - Edit
The staff was very knowledgeable but they were out of the vegan pesto when we went.
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ChrisCather
Points +419
Few vegan options, arrive early - Edit
The food is amazing, but there are only a couple of vegan options, and they run out of food, so arrive early. Menu changes daily.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2022-05-02
Pros: Amazing recipes, Menu changes daily
Cons: Few vegan options, They run out of food
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MeganHanson
Points +48
You have to eat here! - Edit
This little gem is amazing! All vegetarian/vegan menu. Fresh and delicious! And big portions too. The atmosphere is even better. It’s in a beautiful tranquil garden. The owner is Ira Ono who is also a famous artist. He has a lovely gift shop on the grounds where you can purchase his works and other local crafts. Everyone was so pleasant and kind. I wish we were staying in the area longer so we could eat here again! We got there about 11:30am and beat the rush- it does get busy and they do run out of the specials. Call ahead for a big group.
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DBConway
Points +53
Volcano Garden Arts - Edit
They’re only open until 2pm recently, get there early for brunch or early lunch is suggested as they run out of their delicious food early! Definitely worth it, loved their shop too and everyone was amazing.
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AmandaK22
Points +53
Refused to take order - Edit
Hours say 11-2. We arrived to place order at 1:20-1:25 and they told us they were done taking orders and just took their last order. Very upset. Only vegan options were soup and salad. Most disappointing trip. Went to Thai food truck down the road
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-06-05
Pros: Nice atmosphere outside
Cons: Very few vegan options, Stop taking orders >30 minutes before close
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al30sh
Points +114
Magical oasis in the middle of nowhere! - Edit
We were so lucky to come upon Cafe Ono after a visit to Kiluea Park. The ambience is phenomenal - beautiful garden with abundant seating (and all very well distanced for COVID friendliness). The menu changes daily. The staff was friendly and took great care of us. We had a few different entrees, all of which came with salad, soup and garlic bread. Portions were large, and there were several vegan friendly options.
Read morePros: Ambience is beautiful, Staff is welcoming, Menu changes daily
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jessek
Points +1875
Delightful, welcoming spot - Edit
Cafe Ono is a delightful little spot I never would have found if it wasn't on Happy Cow. It's tucked away down a dead end street and you don't really know what you're getting into when you pull up to the parking area. What you'll find is a beautiful garden, a cute cafe, and a gift shop full of work by local artists and artisans, and very welcoming people. Ira Ono greeted me with a hug even though I'd never met him before. The menu wasn't extensive, but the food was all good, enough so to satisfy an omnivore in my party whose preferred meal would be Burger King or A&W. Cafe Ono is the perfect tranquil spot to relax and refuel after hiking or driving through nearby Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
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vegantallgirl
Points +64
food ok. Really rude waitress - Edit
I’m vegan, I asked for vegan food.. the waitress told me what was vegan.. i got a vegan chili and a salad and the plate came with some bread which the waitress said wasn’t vegan, when I asked her why she’d serve me (a known vegan) food that wasn’t vegan, she said “okay sorry” and SNATCHED the bread out of my hand. Literally snatched it.
Read moreFood was okay.
Salad dressing was incredible
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craycrayjmey
Points +182
Gem! - Edit
What a tranquil and beautiful setting this cafe and gallery is! Our experience was so peaceful. The menu was small as far as vegan options but their quality was fantastic! Both soups - miso mushroom & potato corn - were so tasty. The carrot cake, in my opinion, is the best I’ve ever had! If you’re planning to visit Volcano NP, I would plan to stop here during lunch for sure!
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Amberingelse
Points +68
Wonderful place with vegan options - Edit
Loved the vibe at this place; spiritual with a lot of art. Beautiful garden and great hospitality! The menu was clear to read, multiple vegan options, it was delicious!
Read morePros: Great ambiance, Very kind people, Multiple vegan options
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fondducoeur
Points +1167
Great Experience - Edit
I was so happy to find Cafe Ono during my stay in Volcano. The whole menu is vegetarian, with several vegan options, including both of their current soups and a vegan carrot cake. My husband and I split the vegan panini (artichoke, hummus, veggies), chili with brown rice, and the soup, which was a potato coconut chowder. The food was quite tasty and well presented. The staff was friendly and we loved the atmosphere. We sat outside where there were tables, artwork, landscaping, and a giant pet rabbit. Afterwards we browsed the artwork inside and outside for sale. It was a lovely experience. Fair warning that the prices are a little high.
Read morePros: Vegan options in volcano, Electic/nice atmosphere, Friendly staff
Cons: Pricey
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uschiverena
Points +580
Not really liked it - Edit
Got both soups of the day and the hummus sandwich. One soup was ok, the other bland. The sandwich was good but 16 dollars?! Did not like the atmosphere either :/
Read morePros: vegan options
Cons: very expensive
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JessicaGill
Points +49
Friendly cafe - Edit
What a awesome find! We were visiting from Portland, OR which makes up picky when it comes to GOOD vegetarian fare. This place did not disappoint! The food is amazing-fresh. The owner, Ira visited us at our table outside and was so friendly. There is a small gallery inside that is fun to look through. Warning: everything is super spendy, but that's kind of how it goes on the island. And, don't be in a hurry...it's not super quick but it's such a great atmosphere it won't matter!
Read morePros: Good food, Friendly Staff
Cons: Pricey
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